Tor Vinson
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Credentials
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FANUC Handling Tool Operation and Programming Software Certification
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Experience
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Walbridge
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United States
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Engineer
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Dec 2022 - Present
Technical expert for a Fire Protection, HVAC, Plumbing, Controls, Communication, Safety to insure all related construction activities are performed in accordance with accepted professional standards. Solve complex technical field-related problems, and manage the equipment startup and commissioning process (V-Start). Assist in the implementation of the project’s 4-phase quality control plan, and monitor field construction of mechanical and / or electrical subcontractors for schedule management and conformance to contract documents.Provide technical support during design and preconstruction to assist owner and Architect Engineer.Assist in the implementation of the project’s QC Planning and inspection process.Monitor Field Construction of Electrical / Mechanical subcontractors for schedule management and conformance to contract documents. Provide expert technical support to company personnel as required to resolve field construction or similar problems. May include interpretation of codes, design of specialty equipment, etc.Develop, issue and maintain general instructions and guidelines for field construction methods utilizing current industry and company practices. Develop and maintain current work controlling documents which set mandatory minimum requirements for work, authority, documentation and record requirements in accordance with applicable codes and contract requirements. Review A/E specifications, bid inquiries, etc. to insure technical and code requirements for material, equipment and field activities are met. Continuously research, evaluate, and recommend implementation of new (or improved) construction processes, equipment, material, techniques and methods as technology improves. Participate in constructability reviews of design documents to help determine most cost effective and schedule efficient method of construction. Provides technical input to company functions such as estimating, controls, project management or other areas.
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Business Owner
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Mar 2017 - Present
Our mission is to showcase the beauty of Detroit through community involvement and our quality products that represent the Culture, Strength and Creativity of the Great City Detroit. Our mission is to showcase the beauty of Detroit through community involvement and our quality products that represent the Culture, Strength and Creativity of the Great City Detroit.
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Design Engineer
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
• Completed structural, civil, and mechanical Bluebeam and CAD drawings for pavement management and roofing projects. • Worked to design cost effective rehabilitation plans that address immediate needs, as well as programs to monitor long term and future improvements. • Provided design plans and construction management and implementation of each projects scope of work.• Streamlined all processes and inventory to allow for timely, cost effective management of assets and company resources.• Conducted on site assessments and evaluations and to identify optimal project solutions • Researched and benchmarked industry standard specifications and requirements to find quality and cost effective solutions. • QAQC Quality control of all Operations, documentation, Contracts and proposals for project implementation and execution.
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General Motors
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Design Engineer
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Dec 2016 - Nov 2018
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to turn business requirements into design requirements• Designed user defined instructions for commonly used fasteners. • Worked with surface data & other engineering specifications through design process in order to ensure feature quality and safety standards. • Used Standard modeling methods to create and/or edit Math data in over 100+ Engineering work orders for Entire Fleet of Vehicles• Managed, organized and manipulated Part, component, assembly and total vehicle data using robust discipline• Completed manufacturability of components and technical design courses for Grilles, Fascia’s, Bumpers, Energy Absorbers, Fasteners, and other attachment components. • Participated in design reviews and cost analysis exercises in order to get to the best business specifications and requirements for Future implementation • Documented and maintained materials, mass, and other part specifications within the Math file• DFSS Green Belt Certification
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Logistics Supervisor
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
• Exposed students to a positive role model• Helped students focus on their future as well as taught them how to set academic and career goals• Showed students to new experiences and introduced them to people from diverse cultural, socio-economic, and professional backgrounds• Oversaw event planning and execution of overall program logistics• Ensured Guests speakers and presenters were appropriately informed, and accommodated • Exposed students to a positive role model• Helped students focus on their future as well as taught them how to set academic and career goals• Showed students to new experiences and introduced them to people from diverse cultural, socio-economic, and professional backgrounds• Oversaw event planning and execution of overall program logistics• Ensured Guests speakers and presenters were appropriately informed, and accommodated
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Nissan Motor Corporation
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Japan
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Exterior Design Intern
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
• Managed Quality Control Vehicles manufacturing processes, initial fit & finish, part installation and assembly line-side Procedures and timing • Created warranty data documents made to be user friendly and informal to organize data and quickly trouble shoot the problem• Studied Warranty and Quality claims for Exterior vehicle components in order to root cause the issue and find possible solutions• Measured and compared the real fit & finish of exterior component to actual Math data• Engaged in part optimization review in order to lower cost while maintaining initial integrity
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Nissan Motor Corporation
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Japan
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Body and Chassis Test department Intern
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
• Worked directly with regulation items, productivity items, engineering design projects which helped to improve overall Body and Chassis department inefficiencies• Studied FMVSS regulations and reasoning for industry learning and understanding • Tested the tongue load data by creating a testing procedure Nissan Vehicles in order to confirm current specifications.• Assisted in the drafting process and creation of certification documents, test reports, test plans and smart data sheets • Gained experience working with a Faro Arm probe, vector scanner, and corresponding software to manipulate collected data
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National Society of Black Engineers
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Assistant Site Director of SEEK program
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
• Coordinated scheduling, set up, and management for engineering-based competitions • Oversaw management of 300+ students and 50+ collegiate mentors to ensure highest quality programming• Operated as the onsite contact with responsibility for maintaining personnel files; fielding questions and concerns regarding benefits and logistics of the program • Coordinated scheduling, set up, and management for engineering-based competitions • Oversaw management of 300+ students and 50+ collegiate mentors to ensure highest quality programming• Operated as the onsite contact with responsibility for maintaining personnel files; fielding questions and concerns regarding benefits and logistics of the program
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Education
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2011 - 2016
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science of Mechanical Engineering Technology(BSMET), Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology -
2007 - 2011
University of Detroit Jesuit Highschool and Academy
Highschool Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
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